Good compressor. I did my own calculations and got 18.3 CFM. So the rating given by the manufacturer is pretty accurate. The compressor is pretty heavy. The pump on it is massive. I got an average of 85 decibels about an arms length from the compressor. That's normal. I don't like the drain valve very much though.

I haven't gotten to much use out of it yet, since the weather is getting cold where I am. I am overall happy with this compressor with what I've done with it so far.

Pros:Price

The Recommends This MAXair Product

The's Experience With Air Compressors Direct

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"The delivery guys never called me like the email said they would. My compressor was delivered to my job while I was out for lunch."

I've had this compressor for nearly 4 years, Very pleased, did loose the oil out of the oil filled gauge after 3 years....other than this, it has required normal maintenance and has been totally reliable.

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Frank

Purchased 3/12/13

12 Helpful Votes

REVIEWED

APR.

23

2013

Builds Air Fast

Great product for the price, builds air fast and delivers all the cfm's I need for small work shop using sand blasters, spray guns, and all air tools

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JamesSterling, VA

Purchased 8/26/13

REVIEWED

OCT.

08

2013

Pleasantly Surprised, And Yes- The Stickers Come Off

After a month of research I decided on an IR compressor and called to place an order. When I told the sales rep what I wanted he asked if I had looked at this model as it won't come up in the search sometimes. Well that threw me in circles and had me second guessing my own research, and told him I would look into it and call back. He did not pressure me in to a sale right then and appreciated that.

After not sleeping on it decisions like this keep me going back and forth so I just jumped in. I could not find a bad review on this compressor and found varying ones on the IR. My biggest concern was the ugly stickers all over it. The good news is they come right off with no effort and left no residue.

The belt guard is very nice on this unit compared to the mesh on comparable models; also the extended drain and liquid filled gauge are a plus. It's quieter than expected and builds pressure fast for a 60 gallon tank. After 10 hours of blasting I'm kicking myself for not upgrading years ago.

It came palletized very well- even the truck driver was impressed. He commented that he sees a lot of compressors simply bolted to pallets with no other protection and they get damaged and sent back. Maxair built a nice simple "cage" around it with 2x4's and plastic over the whole thing.

Overall I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this to anyone looking for a "midsize" compressor. The only con I could find is they don't list a duty cycle for this compressor. However I would say it is as close to 100% as you can get; the fan shroud / belt guard works very well to direct air over the cylinders.

After a month of research I decided on an IR compressor and called to place an order. When I told the sales rep what I wanted he asked if I had looked at this model as it won't come up in the search sometimes. Well that threw me in circles and had me second guessing my own research, and told him I would look into it and call back. He did not pressure me in to a sale right then and appreciated that.

After not sleeping on it decisions like this keep me going back and forth so I just jumped in.... more

Pros:Price, Fast, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again

James Recommends This MAXair Product

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Vincent A.Byfield, MA

Purchased 5/8/12

REVIEWED

JUN.

02

2012

Great Choice

i like this compessor! it has all the power i need and is not that loud in my small garage, pipe it in, power it and thats it.

i thought the the shipping was fast for a tool of this size, and the price was better than the box stores.

i would also add that the service rep was very helpful in his knowlege of this and some other brands i was considering.

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Jack I.Peabody, MA

Purchased 7/16/13

REVIEWED

AUG.

08

2013

Pretty Impressive Machine

Right out of the crate I used it for sandblasting- it kept up no problem.

After a few uses the smell of burning paint went away, other than that it worked fine. Hooking up the electrical was very simple except one of the terminals stripped out while tightening.

I would recommend this compressor to a small shop or home hobbyist.

Pros:Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again

Cons:A Little Loud

Jack Recommends This MAXair Product

Jack Would Recommend Air Compressors Direct To A Friend

Web Site

5/5

Service

5/5

Shipping

5/5

"A simple phone call got the answers I needed. I went online and ordered the compressor, and had it a week later; no problems. It arrived undamaged and was crated very well."

After doing extensive research on the internet, I concluded that this compressor was the best match for my needs.

Boy, did that turn out to be true. I was very surprised to find out that it was a LOT quieter than I had ever expected. My little Craftsman that I replaced was far louder.

I personally spoke with Steve and he really does know his stuff. If this model isn't quite what you may need, be assured that he knows what model you do. He's very informed on the quality, price, and ability of a compressor that is right for you.

You've come to the right place for a compressor.

After doing extensive research on the internet, I concluded that this compressor was the best match for my needs.

Boy, did that turn out to be true. I was very surprised to find out that it was a LOT quieter than I had ever expected. My little Craftsman that I replaced was far louder.

I personally spoke with Steve and he really does know his stuff. If this model isn't quite what you may need, be assured that he knows what model you do. He's very informed on the quality, price, and... more

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Chris S.Amsterdam, NY

Purchased 10/9/13

REVIEWED

NOV.

16

2013

Great Compressor

So far I'm very happy with this compressor. The build quality is better than I expected, except for the two piece belt guard. The rear shroud is securely bolted to the compressor, however the vertical cuts that allow it to be installed without removing the pulleys cause it to vibrate significantly during operation.

An improved belt guard design along with inlet silencers would make this the perfect compressor.

Pros:I'd Buy It Again, Durable, Reliable, High Quality

Cons:Loud

Chris Recommends This MAXair Product

Product Expert

Chris,

You might want to give the folks at EMAX a call, toll free, at (866) 294-4153 to see if they have any suggestions for for securing the rear shroud.

Please be sure to have the serial number of your compressor handy in case they ask for it.

On arrival, seemed OK. Started cutting plastic and tearing apart wood frame and noticed the tank pressure gauge was snapped off inside the threads, an intake filter was all smashed up, and there was oil all over the front of the tank. Luckily it was fairly simple to drill out and extract the pressure gauge out and replaced with an old Campbell Hausfeld gauge lying around.

Aside from all that dilemma... transporting to basement was fun... actually wasn't too bad after I removed the compressor, unwired pressure switch from motor, and removed motor from the tank (was very light weight). I inverted it and used a 1/4 ton come-a-long to secure it to the dolly using the mounting base as the carrying platform. Worked very well. Got everything reassembled, wired, fixed the intake can and hoopie rigged the smashed up filter with hot glue, leveled, hilti bolted to floor, added some oil and she runs like a champ!

I noticed they use a very good motor. It is a US Motors continuous duty model and are very well known and respected in the industrial environment. The ball valves are cheap quality. Both the 1/2" output valve and the 1/4" drain valve both had a slight leak on the seams and no I do not overtighten! I use pipe dope and "snug" pressure with no issues. Luckily I had valves laying around to replace with.

Compressor runs very quiet compared to how you would imagine a 3-cylinder unit would sound and it runs very smooth. I used 1/2" rubber skirting from old belt conveyors between the feet and the concrete floor and seems to work well. I fed it the juice when I wired it though. The only 240 I had available was a separate 60 amp mains box with two 50 amp fuses side by side and ran some 10/2 from there to the compressor. I was worried about 10ga. not being sufficient enough for all the current but I kept an eye on it after the pressure built up and put a good load on and it doesn't seem to get too hot to touch. Its 105°C insulated wire so it should be OK. I figured if it were gonna catch fire, it would have by now.

On arrival, seemed OK. Started cutting plastic and tearing apart wood frame and noticed the tank pressure gauge was snapped off inside the threads, an intake filter was all smashed up, and there was oil all over the front of the tank. Luckily it was fairly simple to drill out and extract the pressure gauge out and replaced with an old Campbell Hausfeld gauge lying around.

Aside from all that dilemma... transporting to basement was fun... actually wasn't too bad after I removed the... more

Pros:High Quality, Features, Easy To Use, Quiet

Cons:Packaging

James Recommends This MAXair Product

Product Expert

James,

We appreciate your comments, but there are some details I want to clear up for anyone reading this review:

We ask that you inspect your shipment (at least look under the plastic) before you sign off on the delivery. If it's damaged you can refuse the shipment or put a note on the shipping papers so a damage claim can be filed and the unit repaired (Factory Warranties don't cover shipping damage).

If you find concealed damage and don't have a bench full of parts to work from, you have a very short period of time to file a Concealed Damage claim with the shipping company- days, not weeks- and get your air compressor repaired.

We also suggest having a certified electrician hook up your air compressor- waiting to see if the wiring will catch on fire isn't the most efficient proof of performance.

I bought this compressor mainly to run a Trinco media cabinet which is rated a 15scfm at 90 psi. The compressor cannot keep up. It will only keep a constant 60psi. It seems to vibrate a good deal so I had to make a brace for the fan/belt cage. 1 of the air filter just broke off. I guess from shipping.

Its fairly quiet and seems to build air fast. I guess you get what you pay for.

Richard Does Not Recommend This Product

Product Expert

Richard,

This unit has a 2 year Factory Warranty from the folks at MAXair. Please give them a call at 800-551-2406 to let them know the issues you're having so they can remedy them.

Please also have the serial number of your unit handy when you call them; they may ask for it.

We stand behind what we sale. If there is a problem please contact us at 1-800-551-2406 and we will work through the problem with you. The one air filter comes unattached because of shipping. This is a 50% duty cycle compressor and what ever you're using it for can not exceed 18.5 CFM. Thank you for purchasing our product and we are here to help you in anyway we can.

I picked this up after I bought a blast cabinet and my existing 110 compressor couldn't even remotely keep up (shock). I'd wanted a 220 unit for some time and this one got really good reviews.

We're at 6700' so you don't get anywhere near advertised CFM, but even then, the only thing we've found that will outrun this compressor is my buddy's super cheap, air hog d/a. It outpaces his HVLP, his inline sander, my die grinder, while porting heads, even my blast cabinet.

Also a plus are the ball valve for the outlet, and a 90'd tank drain with a ball valve you can actually reach. Noise wise, its only a little louder than my previous, oiled 110 unit. So far, I highly recommend.

I picked this up after I bought a blast cabinet and my existing 110 compressor couldn't even remotely keep up (shock). I'd wanted a 220 unit for some time and this one got really good reviews.

We're at 6700' so you don't get anywhere near advertised CFM, but even then, the only thing we've found that will outrun this compressor is my buddy's super cheap, air hog d/a. It outpaces his HVLP, his inline sander, my die grinder, while porting heads, even my blast cabinet.

First compressor shipped on time great! The very first run I had a leaking weld on the leg! Called got a new machine in a week! This time Wires where reversed on the hook switch no big deal. First start of the second compressor, again leaking now at the drain! Looks bent not heavy duty, just a little dinky drain valve.

I'm not sure if its the way it was shipped package or just over looked again at the factory. Overall the machine is nice. But I'm gonna have to steal parts from the old compressor to make this compressor work.. Would be nice if they built a protective cover on the drain elbow! The cage around the belt rattles like crazy on both compressors!

First compressor shipped on time great! The very first run I had a leaking weld on the leg! Called got a new machine in a week! This time Wires where reversed on the hook switch no big deal. First start of the second compressor, again leaking now at the drain! Looks bent not heavy duty, just a little dinky drain valve.

I'm not sure if its the way it was shipped package or just over looked again at the factory. Overall the machine is nice. But I'm gonna have to steal parts from the... more

Cons:Unreliable, Packaging

Joe Does Not Recommend This Product

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